foregone conclusion

US /fɔːrˈɡɔːn kənˈkluːʒən/
UK /fɔːrˈɡɔːn kənˈkluːʒən/
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предрешенный исход, решенный вопрос

a result that is obvious from the start or that can be predicted with certainty

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The election result was a foregone conclusion long before the votes were counted.
Результат выборов был предрешен задолго до подсчета голосов.
With their star player injured, their defeat was a foregone conclusion.
С травмой их звездного игрока их поражение было предрешено.